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Nottingham Owners - Please Help

I have a Nottingham Interspace with a Spacedeck platter. When I first got it (a dealer demo), the motor was generating significant mechanical noise that was audible standing in front of the turntable as well as being carried through to my speakers. Nottingham happily sent me a replacement motor. The new motor is much quieter. However, in between tracks (when there is no music) the same mechanical noise (like a rotating motor) is still somewhat audible. Once the music starts, you can't hear it so there is no real impact to the listening experience. However, for a table of this quality it bugs me knowing that it is there. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

PS (1) I know the noise comes from the motor because I've removed the motor from the table and plugged it in and from the motor the noise eminates. So the problem has nothing to do with the belt or platter.

(2) I know that the motor is supposed to vibrate when not spinning. That is not the problem here as the noise is only heard when the motor is spinning.

Thanks,

Mark
markelemal
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
Hi End Audio, the issue that Mark presents is, to my knowledge, not common to the 'Not motor. The Interspace and Spacedeck motors are identical and have proven, very stable, reliable, and accurate. Or, is your particular experience different? If not, why would he want to shell out for a different motor, out of hand, when there may well be other issues at play?

Mark, with all due respect to Hi End, I;d do a bit more checking around before doling out more cash. While the 'Not quality is very high, as with any manufacturer, there is always the possibility that you've had the misfortune of getting two bad motors. Please check with Tom Fletcher, or others, first.
ohlala
1,235 posts
 
I had the same model as you do, Mark, and the motor was quiet like Rjones and 4yanx. I am wondering about the tolerance between the TT and the motor, but maybe both motors are from a lame batch. Maybe you've been primed by the first motor to hear excess noise. The height of the motor is set okay? All i know is 4yanx is right - talk to Mr. Fletcher. Good luck
markelemal OP
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Thanks for the help all.
mikeyaya
35 posts
 
Hi Mark,

I have the same table and have experienced the same problem. There are times when the motor appears to be buzzing. In addition when the motor is rotating I hear what sounds like a faint clicking sound. I am waiting for a new motor. I hope it works. Otherwise the table is fantastic. Have you tried the tweak with the mouse pads?
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sbank
3,378 posts
 
Mark,
My Spacedeck hasn't had any motor problems either.
Someone else to talk to is TONY007 aka Tony Kob, a dealer who sold me my 'Nott and is very helpful and knowledgeable about setup, etc. He might have an idea for you.
I second 4yanx' comment that there are plenty of 'Nott folks on Audio Asylum. Let us know what happens. Spencer
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